Question

Which responsibilities do state
governments have with respect to
public education? Select all that
apply.
running school boards
providing funding
setting standards
hiring teachers

Answer 1

Choose two answers only please

Answer 2

State governments have several responsibilities with respect to public education, including:

1. **Running school boards** - While state governments do have a role in overseeing school boards, the actual operation of school boards is typically managed at the local level. However, states can establish guidelines and policies for school boards.

2. **Providing funding** - State governments are responsible for providing a significant portion of the funding for public education, which generally includes state-level funding formulas and allocations to local school districts.

3. **Setting standards** - States set educational standards, including curriculum guidelines and assessment benchmarks to ensure a certain level of quality and consistency in public education.

4. **Hiring teachers** - While states do not directly hire teachers, they establish certification requirements and standards for teacher qualification, and they may influence the hiring practices of local school districts.

Based on these responsibilities, the selected items would include providing funding, setting standards, and influencing the hiring of teachers (through certification and qualifications). Running school boards is more of a local responsibility, though states do have oversight roles.